Ford truck, hybrid models lead to 13% increase in August sales

A Ford Raptor pickup truck is displayed for sale at a Ford dealership on August 21, 2024 in Glendale, California.  Mario Tama | Getty Images DETROIT — Ford Motor’s U.S. vehicle sales jumped 13.4% last month, led by increases in the company’s F-Series trucks and hybrid models. The Detroit automaker reported sales Thursday of nearly… Continue reading Ford truck, hybrid models lead to 13% increase in August sales

Comerica and Detroit Lions Partnership Gains More Than Just First Downs for Local Community

Collaboration to support nine nonprofit organizations transforming the community DETROIT, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Comerica Bank and the Detroit Lions are teaming up for the eighth consecutive year on a season-long initiative that assists community partners throughout Michigan. The Comerica First Down Program ensures every Lions first down gained during the 2024 regular season… Continue reading Comerica and Detroit Lions Partnership Gains More Than Just First Downs for Local Community

New car sales slow in August ahead of September’s new plate month

UK new car sales slowed slightly in August as buyers held out for September’s numberplate change. Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed registrations dipped by 1082 (1.3%) compared with August 2023. Despite the dip, the market remains on course to beat its 2023 total of 1.9 million sales. So far this year, sales are… Continue reading New car sales slow in August ahead of September’s new plate month

Things Are Beginning To Look Up For Tesla But Competition In China Is Daunting

Things Are Beginning To Look Up For Tesla But Competition In China Is Daunting Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) had its best month of 2024, with surging EV sales in China during August. But, competition is going strong, with BYD Company Limited (OTC: BYDDY) posting new records. Chinese competitors are scaring off even legacy automakers like Ford Motor… Continue reading Things Are Beginning To Look Up For Tesla But Competition In China Is Daunting

QinetiQ US Awarded Contract to Support Delivery of EMALS and AAG on the U.S. Navy’s Next-Generation Aircraft Carrier

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — QinetiQ US announces that it has received a contract from General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in San Diego, California to deliver control hardware and software for the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) to be installed on the U.S. Navy’s next Ford-class aircraft… Continue reading QinetiQ US Awarded Contract to Support Delivery of EMALS and AAG on the U.S. Navy’s Next-Generation Aircraft Carrier

BYD’s global expansion push runs into stiff Japan test

BYD is rolling out electric-vehicle charging stations in Japan. BYD is rolling out electric-vehicle charging stations and ramping up marketing and customer incentives in Japan, aiming to boost sales in a market that has become a stumbling block in the Chinese automaker’s global expansion. Warren Buffett-backed BYD has become China’s largest EV maker after years… Continue reading BYD’s global expansion push runs into stiff Japan test

Clean Technica: Former Tesla Exec Notes That Trump Was Bad For Tesla & Biden Was Much Better003583

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! It’s no secret that Republican and Democrat policies on EVs, solar, and climate action are extremely different. Lately, there’s been some weird warping of which policies are better for Tesla. Well, Rohan Patel felt the need to chime in… Continue reading Clean Technica: Former Tesla Exec Notes That Trump Was Bad For Tesla & Biden Was Much Better003583

Clean Technica: EVs Take 56.0% Share In Sweden — CUPRA Tavascan Debuts003582

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! August saw plugin EVs take 56.0% share in Sweden, down YoY from 60.1%. BEV share fell YoY, while PHEV share was up. Overall auto volume was 19,036 units, down 20% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was the best selling… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 56.0% Share In Sweden — CUPRA Tavascan Debuts003582

Clean Technica: EVs Take 95.7% Share In Norway — End-Game Emerging003580

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! The August auto market saw plugin EVs take 95.7% share in Norway, a new record, up from 90.0% year on year. BEVs alone took 94.3% share, with all other powertrains now only collecting crumbs. Overall auto volume in August… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 95.7% Share In Norway — End-Game Emerging003580

For the First Time, Recovery.com Makes Inc. 5000 List, Landing in Top 4%; Ranks #1 in Madison and #2 in Wisconsin

Prestigious list ranks the fastest-growing private companies in America, with Recovery.com landing at #196 and set to reach 15,000 providers; team brings on Tom Farley and Terry McGuire in key roles MADISON, Wis., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Recovery.com, a platform that aims to help families and individuals worldwide find the right mental health and addiction… Continue reading For the First Time, Recovery.com Makes Inc. 5000 List, Landing in Top 4%; Ranks #1 in Madison and #2 in Wisconsin